Marine Construction News – Page 59
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NewsJetty refurb for new aircraft carriers
The UK’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is investing £64m in a redevelopment of the Northern Ammunition Jetty in Glen Mallan to support the Royal Navy’s surface fleet.
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NewsMore Dutch flood defence contracts
Dutch contractor Royal Boskalis Westminster has been award two more dyke strengthening contracts in Holland as part of a major programme of flood defence work writes Dag Pike.
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News“Sensitive” Weser quayside being renewed
Underway in Bremerhaven is the €17.7 million renewal of a run-down North Sea quayside, located at what officials describe as “a sensitive hub” for shipping access to the port, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsRostock orders first electro-solar catamaran
The German Baltic port city of Rostock has ordered its first electro-solar passenger ferry but the signs are that it will not herald a general switch to electric commuter shipping just yet, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsUnique German LNG ferry readies for off
A new ferry billed as the first of its kind in Europe to be powered by a new series of high-speed LNG pure-gas engines is starting trials in southern Germany this autumn prior to winter service, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsCofferdam work commences at major offshore energy site
The development of one of the UK’s leading deep-water offshore energy bases has reached a major new milestone.
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NewsBuoyant news from marine civils contractor
UK marine civils contractor Land & Water is delighted to have had what it calls ‘an exceedingly strong’ first half of the year.
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NewsAutonomous cargo ferries for Oslo Fjord
Contracts have been signed for the construction of two autonomous electric ferries for ASKO Maritime AS, Norway with an option to build two more identical vessels writes Dag Pike.
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NewsJackets arrive for Moray East
Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Ltd (known as ‘Moray East’) has welcomed the arrival of OHT’s heavy transport vessel, ‘Hawk’ at Global Energy’s facility at the Port of Nigg.
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NewsMany wheels make light work
An 83 metre long high-speed trimaran ferry recently got from the production hall to the water thanks to 80 SPMT axle lines.
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NewsSBO wins third Scottish offshore wind project
Swire Blue Ocean (SBO) has secured a contract for the transportation and installation of wind turbine generators at an offshore wind farm in the UK.
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NewsNew funding for flood prevention scheme
Further funding for a flood prevention scheme in Leeds has been welcomed by Leeds City Council in the UK.
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NewsFlow batteries explored for shortsea shipping
A UK port has placed itself at the centre of a revolution in battery technology for shortsea shipping as it seeks novel ways to improve its air quality.
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NewsRetrofit sees 24% reduction in fuel usage
A retrofit on a small passenger vessel has resulted in reduced fuel consumption of 24% and reduced emissions.
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Waste barges build contract for Thames
Cory Riverside Energy (Cory) has agreed a multi-million-pound contract with Newcastle based A&P Tyne, part of A&P Group, for the delivery of 21 barges over a seven-year period.
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NewsSustainable plastic drainage solution
Georg Fischer Piping Systems has launched a paint-free, corrosion-free plastic drainage solution that is an eco-friendly alternative to metals.
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NewsHydraulic dredger helps Elbe development
A hydraulic dredger with a multi-tool has played a key role in the Elbe River fairway adjustment.
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NewsGreenlink Interconnector wins Welsh planning consent
Greenlink Interconnector Limited has welcomed the decision by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority to grant planning consent for a portion of the project’s onshore works in Wales.
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NewsThird all-electric catamaran for The Fjords
The Fjords has taken delivery of a third all-electric, carbon fibre catamaran designed and constructed by a Norwegian shipyard.
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NewsOffshore wind hub plans for Rosslare gather momentum
Dutch logistics company Xellz has acquired 100.000sqm of land to add to its existing 200.000sqm already secured at the port of Rosslare, Ireland.
